Question 156: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will expedite an application by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal for an extension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34488/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The project to which the Deputy refers to is currently at an early stage of architectural planning. A meeting was held on 29 November 2007 with the school authorities and their Design Team to review the stage 3 submission (developed sketch scheme). At the meeting further information was sought from the Design Team before the stage could be cleared. When this is received further progression of the project can be considered.

The progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to construction phase, including this project, is considered on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. The Deputy can be assured that my Department will continue to ensure that building projects are delivered within the earliest possible timeframes.

Question 157: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposed new building project at a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34489/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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An application for capital funding towards the provision of an extension at the school referred to by the Deputy has been assessed and the long term projected enrolments has been determined.

In order to determine how best to provide for the school's future accommodation needs, a technical assessment of the existing school buildings will have to be carried out in order to finalise the schedules of accommodation. The building project required to meet the school's accommodation needs will be considered in the context of the multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 158: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will advise and support a proposal (details supplied). [34493/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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While almost €600 million has been provided in the Budget for school buildings next year, given the priorities facing my Department, it would not be feasible to make funding available for the type of project to which the Deputy refers.